03-29-21, 05:23 PM | |
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Yup...same boat. Did anyone try any supplements that actually worked? I bought some “menopause relief” supplement from Amazon but I didn’t notice any difference at all. My friend gave me some liquid form of herbs or something like that and I was supposed to take like Half a dropper full a day. Side note- It tasted disgusting!! Anyways, That didn’t help either.
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After I finished meditating a short while ago, I realize that I need to take a break from the internet. All the bad news (shootings, COVID deaths, etc) are starting to get to me. I feel my anxiety rising. So, I feel the need to protect myself and take care of myself by just avoiding the internet and all technology for a bit. Stepping away is just resonating with me right now! So, if I don't answer then you will know why! Thanks for understanding!!!
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03-30-21, 01:52 PM | |
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I wish someone would have just said to me in late 30s, "Hey, at age 44/45 you're going to gain weight out of nowhere, and won't be able to lose it, and you'll have wild mood swings and incessant PMS, and lose your hair, and never know how you'll feel from day to day, and you'll have bizarre health issues that no one can figure out. You'll weigh more than you did at 9 months pregnant, oh and you'll look pregnant! This will continue for probably 10 years or more." I think I would have been more prepared for this. But quite literally, I had NO idea what was happening to me. No one in my family had this quite so badly, and I had enjoyed about 15 years of relatively good health and keep my weight stable with exercise since having my son. And then boom, all of this out of nowhere. It's the not knowing how long this will last or when in the world will my weight and symptoms *ever* even out. I wish I could have a more positive outlook about my current situation, but it's the unknown aspects that are what make me so depressed. I guess I'm not at the acceptance stage yet.
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I forgot to mention the sleep issues. I used to be able to sleep really late on my days off. Now, I can't. That's actually a good thing for me b/c I don't waste my day in bed. I sleep pretty well, aside from the night sweats waking me up, but usually I can get back to sleep. I notice on full moon nights, I always sleep horribly, even though the bedroom is dark. Quote:
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Regular ole' melatonin works for me. But you have to find the right dose for you. If you take too much, it doesn't work. I took a 10 mg pill once b/c I really wanted it to knock me out for the night and it didn't work at all. I take the 3 mg melt in your mouth tablets and they work nicely for me, although I still get the hot flashes at night even with those. In fact, sometimes I think they might set off the night sweats. Most of the time I just try and not take anything and let my body figure itself out. Not snacking in the evening helps me with hormone control too, so I think I have fewer hot flashes and night sweats with doing IF. It's a weird time in my life for sure. Just when you think you've got things figured out....... I'm still trying out new stuff in the exercise department, but I still prefer to do mostly Cathe's. I can still keep up so that's a bonus. Although, I despise a lot of jumping jacks (and similar moves) with the weak bladder now.
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